2017 DODGE VIPER steering

At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
NOTE: Also, inspect the exhaust system if you notice a
change in the sound of the exhaust system, or if the exhaust
fumes can be detected inside the vehicle. •
Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the suspension components.
• Lubricate door hinges and check springs.
• Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Check power steering fluid level.
MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000 110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the engine oil and en-
gine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace
if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first
sign of irregular wear, even if it
occurs before scheduled mainte-
nance. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Change Brake Fluid. * XXXXXX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 303

Battery.............................. .120, 269
Charging System Light ....................120
Emergency Starting ...................... .256
Jump Starting .......................... .256
Key Fob Battery Replacement .................18
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................18
Location .............................. .269
Remote Battery Replacement .................18
Saving Feature (Protection) ..................271
Storing Vehicle ......................... .271
Belts, Seat .................................67
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................272
B-Pillar Location .......................... .215
Brake Control System, Electronic ................205
Brake, Parking ............................ .202
Brake System ......................... .203, 279
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... .203, 205
Fluid Check ........................ .280, 300
Master Cylinder ........................ .280
Warning Light ...........................117
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........204
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................86
Bulb Replacement ......................... .297
Bulbs, Light ........................... .69, 296Camera, Rear
..............................95
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........298
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .298
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................... .268
Power Steering ......................... .202
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................278
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................66, 238
Car Washes .............................. .282
Chains, Tire ............................. .228
Chart, Tire Sizing ...........................211
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .265
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................66
Checks, Safety .............................66
Child Restraint .............................
55
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................58
Child Restraints ..........................55
Child Seat Installation ......................61
Infants And Child Restraints .................57
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........57
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ..............62
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .235
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .283
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INDEX 315

Windshield Wiper Blades...................273
Climate Control ........................... .161
Clutch Fluid ............................. .281
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .224
Contract, Service .......................... .309
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............278
Cooling System ........................... .275
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................277
Coolant Capacity ........................ .298
Coolant Level ....................... .275, 278
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................278
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................276
Inspection ............................. .278
Points To Remember ..................... .279
Pressure Cap ........................... .278
Radiator Cap .......................... .278
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........276, 298
Corrosion Protection ....................... .282
Cruise Light ............................. .130
Cupholders .............................. .107
Customer Assistance ....................... .308
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ...............87
Daytime Running Lights ......................85
Dealer Service ............................ .266Defroster, Rear Window
......................110
Defroster, Windshield ........................67
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................88
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................264
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .....................86
Dipsticks Power Steering ......................... .202
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................278
Do Not Disturb ........................... .185
Door Ajar ............................... .122
Door Ajar Light ........................... .122
Door Locks ................................20
Key Fob Emergency Key ....................18
Door

Locks, Automatic .......................21
Door Opener, Garage .........................97
Doors ....................................20
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .200
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........103
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................76
Electronic Brake Control System ................205
Traction Control System ....................206
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Clutch Fluid........................... .281
Cooling System ......................... .275
Engine Oil ............................ .267
Manual Transmission ..................281, 300
Power Steering ...................... .202, 300
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............298
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................246
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .259
Fuel ................................... .235
Additives ............................. .237
Clean Air ............................. .235
Ethanol .............................. .235
Gasoline .............................. .235
Light ................................ .128
Materials Added ........................ .237
Methanol ............................. .235
Octane Rating ....................... .235, 298
Requirements ....................... .235, 298
Tank Capacity .......................... .298
Fuses .................................. .289
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............97, 101
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .235
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .235
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .235Glass Cleaning
........................... .285
Ground Clearance ......................... .243
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .200
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .246
Headlights Automatic ..............................84
Delay ..................................84
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........86
Lights On Reminder .......................85
On With Wipers ....................... .84, 89
Passing ................................86
Switch .................................83
Time Delay ..............................
84
Head Restraints ............................81
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......86
Holder, Cup ............................. .107
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................97
Hood Release ..............................81
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ..................... .281
Illuminated Entry ...........................16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................12
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Multi-Function Control Lever...................85
Occupant Restraints .........................25
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................235
Oil, Engine ........................... .267, 298
Capacity .............................. .298
Change Interval ........................ .268
Checking ............................. .267
Dipstick .............................. .267
Disposal .............................. .268
Filter ............................. .269, 298
Filter Disposal .......................... .268
Materials Added To ...................... .268
Pressure Warning Light ....................120
Recommendation .....................268, 298
Viscosity .......................... .268, 298
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .269
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .269
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .120
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................264
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...............97
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................75
Overheating, Engine ....................... .246Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
............4,311
Paint Care ............................... .282
Panic Alarm ...............................18
Parking Brake ............................ .202
Parking On Hill ........................... .202
Passing Light ..............................86
Pedals, Adjustable ...........................90
Pets .....................................64
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........215, 216
Power Brakes ............................... .203
Door Locks ..............................20
Mirrors ................................76
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............103
Steering ........................... .201, 202
Windows ...............................22
Power

Seats
Forward ................................79
Rearward ...............................79
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................33
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................33
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......1810
INDEX 321

Seat Belts............................. .26, 67
Child Restraint ...........................55
Extender ...............................32
Front Seat ........................ .26, 28, 30
Inspection ..............................67
Operating Instructions ......................30
Pregnant Women .........................33
Pretensioners ............................33
Rear Seat ...............................28
Reminder ..............................116
Untwisting Procedure ......................32
Seats ................................. .77, 79
Adjustment .......................... .77, 79
Reclining ...............................78
Security Alarm ......................... .14, 119
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............298
Selection Of Oil ........................... .268
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................13
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................12
Sentry Key Replacement ......................13
Service Assistance ......................... .308
Service Contract .......................... .309
Service Manuals ...........................311
Shift Indicator Light ........................ .195Shift Speeds
.......................... .192, 195
Shoulder Belts .............................28
Signals, Turn ........................ .69, 85, 129
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................228
Spare Tire ............................ .224, 225
Spark Plugs ............................. .298
Speed Control Resume ................................94
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................92
Starting ................................ .190
Emergency (Jump Starting) ..................256
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .192
Starting And Operating ..................... .190
Starting Procedures ........................ .190
Steering Column Controls .........................85
Power ............................ .201, 202
T

ilt Column .............................90
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................159
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .159
Storage ................................. .294
Storage, Vehicle ........................... .169
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .259
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........3810
INDEX 323

Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)...........167
Tilt Steering Column .........................90
Time Delay, Headlight ........................84
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........215, 216
Tire Markings ............................ .210
Tires.......................... .69, 220, 224, 229
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .227
Air Pressure ........................ .215, 220
Chains ............................... .228
Compact Spare ......................... .224
General Information ...................220, 224
High Speed ............................ .222
Inflation Pressures ....................... .221
Life Of Tires ........................... .227
Load Capacity ...................... .215, 217
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............231
Pressure Warning Light ....................126
Quality Grading ........................ .229
Radial ............................... .222
Replacement ........................... .227
Rotation .............................. .229
Safety ............................ .210, 220
Sizes .................................211
Spare Tire ......................... .224, 225
Spinning .............................. .226Tread Wear Indicators
.....................226
Tire Safety Information ...................... .210
Tire Service Kit ........248, 249, 250, 252, 253, 255, 256
Towing ............................. .242, 260
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .260
Recreational ........................... .242
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............242
Traction ................................ .199
Traction Control .......................... .206
Trailer Towing ............................ .242
Transmission ............................. .281
Fluid ................................ .300
Shifting ........................... .192,

195
Transporting Pets ...........................64
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .226
Turn Signals ........................... .85, 129
Uconnect Operation ............................. .158
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV ...................... .185
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition Siri Eyes Free .......................... .184
Uconnect Access Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .179
Uconnect Settings ...........................21
324 INDEX